Brown Silk Couch
Antique 1820s Spanish Spanish Colonial Sofas
Silk, Birch, Oak, Giltwood
Early 2000s American Sofas
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Sofas
Mohair, Silk
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Sofas
Silk, Wood, Feathers
Vintage 1980s Italian Sofas
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century American American Classical Sofas
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Silk, Wood
20th Century English Country Sofas
Silk, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Silk
Late 20th Century French Provincial Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Silk, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Damask, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming, Feathers
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Spanish Queen Anne Sofas
Silk, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Sofas
Wood, Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Sofas
Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Fabric, Silk, Wood, Boxwood, Leather
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Silk, Walnut
2010s German Sofas
Silk, Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Sofas
Satin, Silk, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Sofas
Silk, Velvet, Down
2010s Sofas
Silk, Beech
Vintage 1970s European Sofas
Silk
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Damask, Silk, Giltwood, Elm
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Silk, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Silk, Mahogany, Pine
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Silk, Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Silk, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Silk
Antique Mid-18th Century European Sofas
Silk, Fruitwood, Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Sofas
Silk, Yew
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
2010s American Spanish Colonial Sofas
Silk, Walnut, Down
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Silk
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Silk, Down
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Silk, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Silk, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Napoleon III Sofas
Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Aluminum, Steel, Pewter
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Sofas
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cotton, Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
2010s American Sofas
Silk
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Loveseats
Satin, Silk, Beech
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Canapes
Silk, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Baltic Empire Benches
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
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Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best color for decor and furniture to go with your brown leather couch will vary upon your personal preference. Earthy hues, warm and serene, will enhance the beauty of your brown leather couch – consider beige, bluish pink, orange or teal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary brown leather couches from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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